Kunzea essential oil offers many of the same cleansing and astringent benefits as Tea Tree, with a more delicate aroma and gentler action on the skin.
Get to Know
PRODUCT BACKGROUND
A native shrub that grows wild along the southern coast of Australia and Tasmania, kunzea was used for centuries by native cultures. The kunzea plant, with its bulbous tops and whimsical blossoms, is commonly referred to as “white cloud.” Its white and pink flowers are found growing in sandy soils along coastal regions and often attract native insects, birds, and small animals.
SCIENTIFIC NAME:
Kunzea ambigua
BOTANICAL FAMILY:
Myrtaceae
REGION FOUND:
Australia
PLANT PART USED:
Branch and leaf
EXTRACTION METHOD:
Steam distilled
YL REGION:
Most Young Living Kunzea essential oil comes from Australia.
Kunzea essential oil joined the Young Living family in 2018.
Ingredients
Ingredients
Kunzea ambigua† branch/leaf/twig oil
†100% pure essential oil
Product Snapshot
FEATURES & BENEFITS
Topical
- Has comparable properties to Tea Tree essential oil
- Combine with massage that it may help soothe fatigued muscles and reduce the appearance of blemishes
Aromatic
- Offers a clean, spicy, and woodsy aroma
- Helps purify the air from unwanted odors
AROMATIC PROFILE
From the bottle: Herbaceous, dry, and slightly sweet
WORKS WELL WITH
KEY CONSTITUENTS
- Alpha-pinene
- Viridiflorol
- Ecualyptol
- Bicyclogermacrene
- Globulol
- Viridifloral
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Suggested Uses
APPLICATIONS
Topical
- Add to V-6™ Vegetable Oil Complex and use as a massage after workout to help soothe fatigued muscles.
- Add to your daily face regimen and apply topically to skin to help reduce appearance of blemishes.
- Apply topically to chest for a refreshing respiratory experience.
Aromatic
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Diffuse throughout your home for a relaxing, woodsy aroma and to help create an uplifting environment.
WHERE TO DIFFUSE
- Start an evening of studying accompanied by this spicy, woodsy scent.
- Rid your living spaces of distasteful smells with this clean aroma.
EXPERIENCE
Kunzea has a clean, spicy, and woodsy aroma. It has comparable properties and uses to Tea Tree oil but offers a more pleasant aroma and milder feel when applied topically.
DIRECTIONS
Topical: Dilute 1 drop with 1 drop of V-6 or olive oil and apply to desired area as needed.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily.
Aromatic: Diffuse up to 30 minutes 3 times daily.
CAUTIONS:
Keep out of reach of children. For external use only. Keep away from eyes and mucous membranes. If you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition, consult a health care professional prior to use.
